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Government Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Drivers will need the document when crossing the border after December 31 if a Brexit deal can't be reached.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2020
Government Johnson confirms ban on petrol and diesel sales will move to 2030

Johnson confirms ban on petrol and diesel sales will move to 2030

The sale of some new hybrid models will also cease in a decade's time.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2020
Green Government announces £49m green automotive tech funding

Government announces £49m green automotive tech funding

The money will be shared between multiple eco-friendly projects.
By James Fossdyke 05 November 2020
Industry Temporary Congestion Charge measures remain as part of TfL bailout

Temporary Congestion Charge measures remain as part of TfL bailout

Transport for London (TfL) is getting £1.8bn to cover the cost of lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2020
Safety Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Proposed legislation could ban drivers from taking pictures on a hand-held phone while driving.
By James Fossdyke 20 October 2020
Government Fire department destroys 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 for training purposes

Fire department destroys 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 for training purposes

That's a very expensive training if it isn't a test mule.
By Jacob Oliva 18 October 2020
Industry Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda believes the ICE engine shouldn't be replaced by 2035. It's short-range electric cars prove its stance.
By Steven Loveday 14 October 2020
Government Rolls-Royce’s illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy banned by European Union

Rolls-Royce’s illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy banned by European Union

Apparently, the light-up bonnet ornament creates light pollution.
By Chris Bruce 13 October 2020
Police Police Scotland orders 180 Hyundai Kona Electric

Police Scotland orders 180 Hyundai Kona Electric

First to be deployed later this month, while the remaining by March 2021.
By Mark Kane 09 October 2020
Government Study suggests councils' road space reallocation "cripples" businesses

Study suggests councils' road space reallocation "cripples" businesses

More than one in 10 small businesses surveyed may close as a result.
By James Fossdyke 08 October 2020
Government Nissan and Toyota seeking no-deal reimbursement

Nissan and Toyota seeking no-deal reimbursement

They want assurances over a Brexit deal.
By Dominik Wilde 07 October 2020
Government Authorities plan to make car journeys better for disabled people

Authorities plan to make car journeys better for disabled people

Highways England has announced measures it hopes will improve facilities.
By James Fossdyke 28 September 2020
Government California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales starting in 2035

California to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales starting in 2035

The executive order by Governor Newsom is all in an effort to combat climate change.
By Jeff Perez 25 September 2020
Green UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

UK needs to bring combustion ban forward to meet climate goals – study

A new study from Greenpeace and Green Alliance says that the ban should be by at least 2030.
By Dominik Wilde 21 September 2020
Government UK secures Japan trade deal

UK secures Japan trade deal

Britain's tariffs on Japanese cars will be reduced to zero by 2026.
By Dominik Wilde 15 September 2020
Green Government announces multimillion-pound plan to encourage EV uptake

Government announces multimillion-pound plan to encourage EV uptake

Plans include green parking spaces, dedicated websites and charge points at supermarkets.
By James Fossdyke 14 September 2020
Patents Daimler loses another patent case, this time with Japan's Sharp

Daimler loses another patent case, this time with Japan's Sharp

This could potentially lead to a German sales ban. Again.
By Jacob Oliva 13 September 2020
Government Majority of motorists don't want speed limiters in new cars

Majority of motorists don't want speed limiters in new cars

All new cars will have EU-mandated speed limiters by 2022.
By Dominik Wilde 08 September 2020
Government Government proposes new rules to crack down on rogue parking firms

Government proposes new rules to crack down on rogue parking firms

The proposals include a cap on fines and a 10-minute grace period.
By James Fossdyke 04 September 2020
Safety Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the subject.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2020
Government Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

The government hopes a data-driven plan will speed up repairs.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2020
Government Drivers warned to watch out for beachside parking fines

Drivers warned to watch out for beachside parking fines

Insurance firm urges caution ahead of busy bank holiday weekend.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2020
Corporate / Financial Now Porsche is under investigation for 'engine manipulation'

Now Porsche is under investigation for 'engine manipulation'

The ghost of the Dieselgate roams again.
By Anthony Karr 26 August 2020
Government DVSA apology after driving test booking service closed

DVSA apology after driving test booking service closed

"Unprecedented demand" post-lockdown saw the agency stop taking bookings.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2020
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